Florida International University is a top public universitythat drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE
DEPARTMENT OF CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE
Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is a national leader in transforming the health of communities through its purposeful integration of education, research, and clinical care by providing an environment enhanced by diversity, clinical innovation, and research. The College of Medicine prepares socially accountable, community-based physicians, scientists, and health professionals who are uniquely qualified to transform the health of patients and communities.
The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University is currently seeking a post-doctoral scholar to join an energetic lab in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine. The selected candidate will be performing research on NIH funded grants related to the mechanism of autophagy in HIV neuropathology and Opioid drug of abuse comorbidities; collecting and analyzing data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills and statistical software in related field to analyze the collected data; manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations and attending scientific conferences and meetings. Duties will also include Service to the College of Medicine (e.g., member of committee, reviewer for journals), grant writing and applying for federal and or state funding.
The selected candidate is expected to possess excellent teamwork and communication skills, with scientific writing skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications. Lastly, the selected candidate is expected to possess excellent project and time management skills, strong interpersonal and mentoring skills, that advocate for safety and ethics in the workplace.
Minimum qualifications include a PhD degree.
Desired qualifications:
Candidates with a background in molecular cloning, cell biology, protein biochemistry and working with conventional and transgenic mouse models are preferred.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 532344 at https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/ and attach letter of interest and curriculum vitae in a single pdf file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references (previous supervisors). To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by July 10, 2024. Review will continue until the position is filled.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person